Off topic, but possibly useful to some of you: Dr. Leanna Wen describes three inexpensive, and simple ways to improve your physical and mental health, hearing aids for those who need them, exercise (… (View Post)

Off topic, but of interest to many of you: 'New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) has been a thorn in Donald Trump’s side for quite some time. This week, he upped the ante, offering his endorsement for… (View Post)

LBJ had great power, as majority leader of the Senate, and then gave it up to be vice president. "Historians Caro and Dallek consider Johnson the most effective Senate majority leader in history… (View Post)

Off topic, but very good news: "In a major advance, the Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved two gene therapies that target sickle cell disease, one of which is the first commercially… (View Post)

Two general thoughts on pandemics: First, globalization and diversity make them more likely; density makes them more deadly. These are not new observations, but it surprises me a bit to see how few p… (View Post)